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Best Guest Houses in Rishikesh
Small guest houses with simple rooms, usually close to the ghats and markets.
86 guest houses to compare
Stay near Triveni Ghat, Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Parmarth Niketan, Beatles Ashram, Janki Setu, AIIMS Rishikesh, Rishikesh Railway Station, Rishikesh ISBT (bus stand), Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun), Himalayan Hospital, Jolly Grant, THDC India (Ganga Bhawan), Rishikesh
Choosing guest houses in Rishikesh
Guest houses are simple and central, a step up from a hostel without hotel prices. Rooms vary a lot within one building, so ask for photos of the exact room and whether it has a window or balcony.
- Most guest houses are in Tapovan (35), Laxman Jhula (18), Swarg Ashram (7).
- 34 have a star rating, including 0 five-star and 4 four-star.
- 20 (23%) allow pets and 4 (5%) are on or facing the Ganga.
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All guest houses 86
- Krishna Paying Guest HouseView property
- Blissfull Stay Midsts NatureView property
- Bhagirathi Residency HotelView property
- Advaitam Ganga & Hill View Luxury 3BHK HomestayView property
- Sonu Guesthouse & HostelView property
- Woodspicker HotelView property
- Meenakshi Guest HouseView property
- Krishnabalram Wellness & Ayurveda Centre HotelView property
- Uttaranchal Guest HouseView property
- Guesthouse near Lakshman Jhula, Rishikesh, By Guesthouser 44093View property
- Maa Vaibhav Laxmi Guest HouseView property
- Elysium – The Himalayan & Ganges View Yoga Retreat VillaView property
- Boho Industrial Loft Private Balcony and Mezzanine HotelView property
- Hotel Pantao RishekeshView property
- Moonlight Guest HouseView property
- Pinky Guest HouseView property
- Sharma Guest HouseView property
- Last Chance Cafe and Guest HouseView property
- Krepodas Guest HouseView property
- Yoga Retreat at the GangesView property
- Chauhan Guest HouseView property
- Rajaji Retreat ResortView property
- Hare Rama Institute HotelView property
- Mvt Guesthouse & RestaurantView property
- Yogmaya Guest HouseView property
- Shaurya Guest HouseView property
- Perfectstayz Value Hills TapovanView property
- Advaitam Ganga & Hill View Luxury 3BHK HomestayView property
- The VillageView property
- Triveni Guest HouseView property
- Vashishth Guest HouseView property
- Holy Cow HotelView property
- Khurja Wali DharamshalaView property
- Hotel AmanView property
- Shri StaysView property
- Elysium – The Himalayan & Ganges View Yoga Retreat VillaView property
- Omkarananda Shivalaya HotelView property
- Trinetra Guest HouseView property
- Krishna Homestay TapovanView property
- Soh Sound of Himalayas HotelView property
- Negi Guest HouseView property
- Om Shanti StayView property
- Cozy Rio Vista HotelView property
- Yoga Retreat at the GangesView property
- Om GuesthouseView property
- Rudra Guest HouseView property
- Mango Tree Guest HouseView property
- Gaurav Family Guest HouseView property
- Crescent Moon HomestayView property
- Discipline Guest HouseView property
- Krishna's ParadiseView property
- Advaitam Ganga & Hill View Luxury 3BHK HomestayView property
- Soh – Sound of Himalayas HotelView property
- Tapovan Guest HouseView property
- Tourist Guest HouseView property
- Ganpati Guest House near Ram JhulaView property
- Avadh Guest HouseView property
- Himalaya Guest HouseView property
- Maa Vaibhav Laxmi Yellow Guest HouseView property
- Elysium – The Himalayan & Ganges View Yoga Retreat VillaView property
- Manik Guest HouseView property
- Aam Bagh Guest HouseView property
- Hotel ManikutView property
- Meeram Ganga, A Heritage Stay by the Ganges at Triveni GhatView property
- Super Hotel O Shri Radhe Guest House & RestaurantView property
- Happy Homes by Yoga & SmilesView property
- The Rampal's Ganga Panoramic HotelView property
- Yoga Retreat at the GangesView property
- Ganga Guesthouse near Janki Jhula & Ram JhulaView property
- Sewa Sadan HomestayView property
- Hotel Ganga ViewView property
- Athalia Residency by Moon StayView property
- Ashutosh Guest HouseView property
- Satya Guest HouseView property
- Antarallay RishikeshView property
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- 2 Bedroom Guest House in TapovanView property
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- The Blue Guest House – By Orang UtanView property
- Advaitam Ganga & Hill View Luxury 3BHK HomestayView property
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- Paradise Palm Guest HouseView property
- Vedanshi Guest House TapovanView property
- Amore Guest HouseView property
- Srinivasa Homestay Natraj Chowk Isbt by YatrimapView property
- S.S.D. Guest HouseView property
- Himalayan StayzView property
- Elysium – The Himalayan & Ganges View Yoga Retreat VillaView property
- Gk Niwas Homestay near RamjhulaView property
- Girija HomestayView property
- Athalia GuesthouseView property
- Blue StayzView property
- Kamal Guest HouseView property
- The Shiva InnView property
- Hotel Hitam Rishikesh 2Min Walk to Parmarth Niketan Aashram, Vanprastha AashramView property
- Yoga Retreat at the GangesView property
- Hotel O Anil Guest HouseView property
- Himalayan Siddh Yog Ashram HotelView property
- Tourist Rest House HotelView property
Best Guest Houses in Rishikesh: tips before you book
Prefer to book direct? Our own homestays by the Ganges in Rishikesh are pinned near the top of this page. Send us your dates and group size and we will help you choose, wherever you end up staying.
Where these are: Tapovan is the busy cafe, yoga-school and backpacker hub above Laxman Jhula; walkable and lively. Laxman Jhula is around the Laxman Jhula bridge, close to temples, cafes and the river.
- 73 of these 86 guest houses can be booked online right away.
- Lowest starting prices on this page: Krishna Paying Guest House (Laxman Jhula, from ₹4), Himalayan Siddh Yog Ashram Hotel (Veerbhadra Temple, from ₹5), The Village (Swarg Ashram, from ₹10).
- Best guest scores here: Athalia Residency by Moon Stay (Tapovan, 9.5/10 from 105 reviews), Crescent Moon Homestay (Laxman Jhula, 9.2/10 from 129 reviews), Holy Cow Hotel (Ram Jhula, 9/10 from 65 reviews).
Best Guest Houses in Rishikesh: questions travellers ask
How many guest houses are there in Rishikesh?
There are 86 guest houses in Rishikesh on this page, spread across 15 areas. The biggest clusters are Tapovan (35), Laxman Jhula (18), Swarg Ashram (7).
Which area of Rishikesh is best for guest houses?
For the evening aarti and ashrams, stay near Swarg Ashram, Muni Ki Reti or Triveni Ghat; for rafting, stay towards Shivpuri. Tapovan is the busy cafe, yoga-school and backpacker hub above Laxman Jhula; walkable and lively; Laxman Jhula is around the Laxman Jhula bridge, close to temples, cafes and the river; Swarg Ashram is the ashram side across the river, near Parmarth Niketan, with mostly pedestrian lanes.
How much does a guest house in Rishikesh cost per night?
Listed starting prices put a typical guest house at about ₹0 a night, with most between ₹0 and ₹0. Prices rise on weekends, long weekends and festivals, and fall in the monsoon.
Are there pet-friendly guest houses in Rishikesh?
Yes. 20 of the 86 guest houses here list pets as allowed. Confirm the pet policy and any extra fee with the property before booking.
What is the cheapest guest house on this page?
Krishna Paying Guest House in Laxman Jhula has the lowest listed starting price here, from ₹4 a night. Prices change with dates, so check the current rate before you book.
Which guest houses here have the best guest reviews?
The best-reviewed are Athalia Residency by Moon Stay (9.5/10), Crescent Moon Homestay (9.2/10), Holy Cow Hotel (9/10), counting only stays with at least ten reviews.
How do I book one of these guest houses?
Press View property to see the listing, or skip the search: send your dates, group size and budget through our contact form or WhatsApp and we will suggest suitable stays, including our own homestays, which you can book direct.
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Want a hand choosing? See our handpicked homestays, read about Rishikesh's areas, places to visit and things to do, plan for the Haridwar Kumbh 2027, or send us your dates and we'll suggest a stay.
Our area lines are drawn with a local's pencil, not a surveyor's, so a stay near the border might sit one neighbourhood over. Rates rise and fall with rafting season, festivals and the monsoon, so give the property a quick check before you pack.